About the Instructor – Mary Peterson

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

MARY PETERSON is a highly experienced and enthusiastic ELL leader, teacher and outstanding national presenter who is known for her motivating and practical strategies and ideas. She has firsthand experience teaching English language learners and implementing positive changes to school-wide ELL programs. She is the author of Help English Learners Exit Your ELL Program: Powerful Strategies to Increase Student Success, the extensive digital resource handbook each participant will receive at her two-day institute. Mary's presentations are fast-paced, inspiring, and above all, practical and research based. You will gain a wealth of ideas, strategies and activities you can implement immediately to increase the success of your ELL program.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"This institute was great because I received engaging writing and reading strategies to support my ELLs."
Latifa Benson, ENL Teacher

"Mary Peterson is an absolutely wonderful presenter! I learned so much and am inspired and motivated to work with my ELS students."
Courtney Randazzo, ELS/RTI K-5

"Fantastic and engaging. I'm leaving with many activities to bring right to the classroom."
Holly Warshauer, ESL

"Mary Peterson is a fantastic presenter! Teaching is definitely her calling as well as passion. Her experience and expertise are valuable assets to her presentation! This is the BEST professional development!"
Marsha Hybarger, ESL Teacher

"Mary is full of ideas, samples and lessons. Great resources that can be used right away. I already emailed ideas to one of my co-teachers during the break."
Emily Brodsky, EL Teacher